Saffron is a popular spice derived from the purple flower Crocus sativus. It is harvested carefully, with only three strands collected at a time. This labour-intensive process makes saffron expensive, ...

Primrose Hill, long regarded as one of London's most popular vantage points for New Year's Eve fireworks, will be closed to the public this year following safety concerns linked to police budget cuts.

The hill in north London has been one of the main gathering points to view London’s showpiece firework display on the Thames for decades (Picture: John Dunne) Revellers will be banned from celebrating ...

The Camden park has panoramic views of the capital and in 2024 an estimated 30,000 people celebrated New Year’s Eve there – but this year it is shut, with the gates locked from 8pm on Tuesday until ...

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A popular viewing spot for New Year's Eve fireworks over London's skyline has been turned into a no-go zone for 'public safety'. Primrose Hill offers panoramic views of central London and in recent ...

A 'New Town' is planned at Crews Hill in north London. Here's what you need to know. The Government recently produced a shortlist of places it might consider building a 'New Town', part of its efforts ...

Former London's Burning and Grange Hill actor John Alford has today been jailed for eight and a half years for sexually abusing two underage girls. The 53-year-old was handed the sentence after a jury ...

Dark green hoarding in Primrose Hill to prevent people from entering the park People living near Primrose Hill have told of their anger after opaque green hoarding was installed around the park in an ...